The most practical advice I can give someone practicing Yoga asanas, or in life for that matter, is to pay attention. Listen carefully to your body as it speaks to you in the language of sensation, follow the thread of your breath with fascination, observe the nature of mind and be a welcoming presence that embraces all emotions. Stay present- radically aware. There is an animating quality to your attention and focus. Embedded in attention is love. We begin to love what we focus on. It is no surprise that Yogis have documented increased body acceptance.
When we pay attention on the mat- we naturally begin to pay attention in life. The Universe speaks to us in the language of signs and symbols. It speaks to us about mundane, practical issues and it speaks to us of more lofty notions. If we pay attention, we begin to access Divine guidance and inspiration and we are delivered to the perfect place at the perfect time. If we pay attention, we begin to be guided by synchronicities, one of the organizing principles of the Universe, and we might begin to get Divine nudges in more subtle ways. Perhaps the light slightly changes in a way that makes you look at something just a bit differently, maybe you feel subtle currents of energy in your body when you read something or hear something that is an important message for you at a pivotal moment- life is an adventure when we live in this way. Open to possibility- guided toward a dream bigger than we might ever dream for ourselves. She speaks....all the time....it is your job to learn how to pay attention and listen.
